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A century after the first jazz recordings, Kevin Le Gendre explores how Jazz was received in the UK.

Kevin looks at the influence of the visits of Duke Ellington before and after World War Two.

Producer: Harry Parker

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2017.

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30 minutes

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Tue 17 Mar 202610:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 21 Feb 201711:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 17 Mar 202610:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 17 Mar 202616:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 18 Mar 202600:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra